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Matthew Rhys Wins Two Emmys, Makes History

Welsh actor Matthew Rhys made history by winning two acting awards at the Emmy Awards in one night.

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Shoppers and colorful fruit stalls at an indoor market.
Food & conversation

A small question. A new conversation.

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 Trees surround a green urban park.
Nature & city life

Can trees cool a city?

Explore how a little shade changes the places we live.

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